News and Events
Our final Science Rocks! Camp of the summer finished off at our Chilliwack Campus last week. We we were so excited to have 142 campers from grades 4-7 spend part of their summer with us enjoying some amazing science based activities. This was our biggest summer yet! Thank you to all the campers for helping … Read more
Science Rocks! was invited to take part in the static display at the 2018 Abbotsford International Airshow alongside UFV’s branded Boeing 747 aircraft and the Aerospace Trades booth. This was a great opportunity for us to showcase our summer camps as well as other science outreach programs. David Mora Perea, our Let’s Talk Science Coordinator, … Read more
On June 26, 2018 a group of 36 UFV students, Biology Professors Sharon Gillies, Gregory Schmaltz, Allan Arndt, Stephen Thomas and Biology Department Assistant Pauleen Nuite travelled to Eyrarbakki (Iceland), London and Paris. They spent 16 days exploring these diverse cities. Check out UFV Biology on Instagram for more photos from their adventure. Our study … Read more
It’s now week #4 and we’re happy to report 90 campers have rocked their way through our doors so far! Each day has been filled with a dynamic mix of hands-on activities, demonstrations, and fun outdoor activities. Thanks to our awesome team leader, Marlee Fisher and her crew Korissa Heibner and Nathan Enns the kids … Read more
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Faculty of Science AAAwards! Each year, the Dean of Science in consultation with the department heads of science decide the recipients of these awards. They were handed out during the last Faculty Council meeting of the year. Allan Arndt – Awesome Achievement Award, for overall excellence in academic … Read more
Eugene Reimer Middle School in Abbotsford invited our team of scientists to their Family Night on May 17, 2018. David Mora Perea, UFV Science Student, demonstrates the Van de Graaff generator for the group of parents and students. Other demonstrations and hands-on activities were hosted by our Super Science Club facilitators.
On May 16, 2018 a group of Grade 12 students in the AP class from Chilliwack Secondary School visited our Chilliwack Campus and toured the Chemistry lab. Thanks to Lab Technician, Shawna Dyck for showing them around and providing us with some great photos!
The University of the Fraser Valley and Science Rocks! were excited to be a part of this amazing event held on May 16, 2018 at Vedder Elementary School in Chilliwack. The focus was on community resources, partner programs, and services provided for families throughout this amazing community. Door prizes, games and dinner at the Den … Read more
The Faculty of Science was pleased to welcome Dr. Lucy Lee, Dean of Science at UFV. Although she is on sabbatical/administrative leave, she stopped by to talk about her research passion as part of the Faculty of Science Dean’s Seminar Series. Dr. Lee has devoted over 35 years to fish cell line development. Invitromatics is … Read more
Please join us for an informative session [highlight]open to high school students, parents, and counsellors[/highlight]. Topics will include: Program Options – Engineering Transfer and Engineering Physics Timelines, deadlines, the registration process, fees and costs Career Opportunities WHEN: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 TIME: 5:30 – 6:45 pm WHERE: Abbotsford Campus, Building B, Room B101 REGISTRATION REQUIRED! … Read more